Vocational Education and Training

Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (14:59): My question is again to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. Was the minister consulted about the reduction in supported training places for civil construction in South Australia under the changes announced by minister Gago in the other place and, if so, what was the advice?

The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee—Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, Minister Assisting the Minister for Housing and Urban Development) (14:59): I am a cabinet minister, so of course we considered the issue of these reforms but, as I have said, I am waiting to hear from the CCF as to what they believe the impacts to be on their industry, notwithstanding the billions of dollars that this government and the Treasurer are making available to make sure that we can employ thousands of workers in construction jobs across our state.

Mr Goldsworthy interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Kavel is called to order.